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Cecil Day-Lewis

Writing•Born April 27, 1904•Died May 22, 1972 (age 68)•Ireland

Biography

Nicholas Blake was the pseudonym of British-Irish poet and novelist Cecil Day-Lewis, under which he wrote mystery stories. Cecil Day-Lewis was the father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis.

Known For

Civilisation

1969•TV Series•

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Figures in a Landscape

1953•Movie

Filmography

1969

Civilisation

as Poetry reader (voice)

1953

Figures in a Landscape

as Narrator

Movie

1953

The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

as Provides Leonardo's quotes.

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentWriting

BirthdayApril 27, 1904

Day of DeathMay 22, 1972

Place of BirthIreland

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